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The BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe lineups have picked up new mid-range variants, with local deliveries expected midway through 2025.
The front-wheel drive 120 and 220 are both powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 150kW of power and 300Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
This slots them neatly between the 115kW/230Nm turbocharged three-cylinder 118 and 218 and the 233kW/400Nm turbocharged all-wheel drive M135 xDrive and M235 xDrive.
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BMW claims 0-100km/h times of 7.2 seconds for the 120 and 7.3 seconds for the 220.
They’re priced much closer to their three-cylinder counterparts than the top-spec M Performance models.
The 120 is priced at $60,600 before on-road costs, $3000 more than the base 118, while the 220 also has a $3000 premium over its three-cylinder counterpart with a price tag of $62,900 before on-roads.
A running change for all 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe models built from March onwards is the standard fitment of BMW Kidney Iconic Glow – essentially an illuminated grille surround.
Other standard equipment on both the 120 and 220 includes:
- 18-inch M light alloy wheels
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Tyre repair kit
- M Sport Package
- M high-gloss Shadlowline trim
- Adaptive LED headlights with adaptive high-beam
- Adaptive M suspension
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Power tailgate (120 only)
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless phone charger
- Head-up display
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory
- Heated front sport seats
- Surround-view camera
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- BMW Drive Recorder
- Driving Assistant and Driving Assistant Plus
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
The optional Enhancement Package ($6500 on the 120, $6700 on the 220) adds:
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- 19-inch M light alloy wheels
- Metallic paint
- Heated steering wheel
- Harman Kardon sound system
- Driving Assistant Professional
- Active Seat for driver and front passenger
- Lumbar support
- Massaging
The optional M Sport Package Pro ($3200) adds:
- Available black roof
- M Sport brakes with red calipers
- M Lights Shadowline
- M seat belts
- M Sport seats
- M high-gloss black rear spoiler
Pricing
1 Series
| Price before on-road costs | |
|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 118 | $57,600 |
| 2025 BMW 120 | $60,600 |
| 2025 BMW M135 xDrive | $83,600 |
2 Series Gran Coupe
| Price before on-road costs | |
|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 218 Gran Coupe | $59,900 |
| 2025 BMW 220 Gran Coupe | $62,900 |
| 2025 BMW M235 xDrive | $86,600 |
MORE: Everything BMW 1 Series MORE: Everything BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.
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